[ WINTER HAVEN ]

Police on Lookout For Candy Thieves

Published: Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 12:06 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 12:06 a.m.

Winter Haven police are seeking help to identify three suspects they say stole more than $430 worth of candy from a Wal-Mart store.

The robbery occurred July 19 at 3:10 p.m. at the Wal-Mart at 7450 Cypress Gardens Blvd., police reported.

Three men collected candy from a shelf and then asked an employee to bring more from a stock room. The employee did so, police said. The men then left the store with the candy without attempting to pay for it.

Police described one suspect as a white man, approximately 5 foot 11, 45 to 50 years old, approximately 230 pounds and balding. He was wearing a black T-shirt with white letters reading, "I'm OK But My Game Is Sick."

The second suspect is a white man in his early 20s, approximately 5 foot 11, who was wearing a black shirt with "AND 1" on the front, blue jeans and a white hat with a dark rim. He has a neck tattoo with lettering.

The third suspect is a black man in his early to late 20s, approximately 6 foot 2, who was wearing a white T-shirt, dark shorts and sandals with black socks. He also wore a necklace, a beige straw hat and sunglasses.

Anyone with information is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477. Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.

<p>Winter Haven police are seeking help to identify three suspects they say stole more than $430 worth of candy from a Wal-Mart store.</p><p>The robbery occurred July 19 at 3:10 p.m. at the Wal-Mart at 7450 Cypress Gardens Blvd., police reported. </p><p>Three men collected candy from a shelf and then asked an employee to bring more from a stock room. The employee did so, police said. The men then left the store with the candy without attempting to pay for it.</p><p>Police described one suspect as a white man, approximately 5 foot 11, 45 to 50 years old, approximately 230 pounds and balding. He was wearing a black T-shirt with white letters reading, "I'm OK But My Game Is Sick."</p><p>The second suspect is a white man in his early 20s, approximately 5 foot 11, who was wearing a black shirt with "AND 1" on the front, blue jeans and a white hat with a dark rim. He has a neck tattoo with lettering.</p><p>The third suspect is a black man in his early to late 20s, approximately 6 foot 2, who was wearing a white T-shirt, dark shorts and sandals with black socks. He also wore a necklace, a beige straw hat and sunglasses.</p><p>Anyone with information is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477. Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.</p>